20. Assimilating and Incorporating New Members

Question 1

To what is assimilating and incorporating new members into the church sometimes referred?

Answer 1

1. Discipling a new member

2. Means and methods whereby we close the back door

Question 2

List four of the six facts about assimilation

Answer 2

1. Its not automatic
2. It begins before membership and continues afterward
3. Its an ongoing process
4. It takes time, effort, money, and people

Question 3

What are the two things a new person to the church family needs to do within the first 6 months of their spiritual existence?

Answer 3

1. They need to identify with at least 7 new friends on a first name basis
2. They need to identify with a task or a role, preferably a ministry

Question 4

What happens if the needs of people are not met?

Answer 4

They will go where they are met

Question 5

What is the ‘gradual drift’ in the drop out’s profile?

Answer 5

The cycle from active member to non-active member to inactive member

Question 6

What five changes of behaviour do we need to be aware of in the drop out’s profile?

Answer 6

1. Worship attendance
2. Decreased giving
3. Inconsistent living
4. Language change from ‘my’ to ‘their’ church
5. Attitude

Question 7

List the five factors necessary to help assimilate and incorporate new members

Answer 7

1. Friendship
2. Training
3. Involvement
4. Transfer of loyalty
5. Visibility/Vibrancy

Question 8

People don’t stay long if they feel like an outsider

Answer 8

True

Question 9

There are no differences between old and new members

Answer 9

False

Question 10

You must find a need and fill it, find a hurt and heal it

Answer 10

True